Laura Osnes?Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now! ); by phone (503-228-1353); or at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall starting two hours before every performance. "It actually makes me smile," says Alexander, who appears with the Oregon Symphony Oct. 15-16 to show off the singing ability that was his calling card before "Seinfeld" became one of the most successful shows in history. If you aren't the performing type, look down, Alexander advises, "and I won't pick you. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. When people come up to him, or say, "Hey, George!" As they stake out their territory, everything’s fair game with glassware and various other household items weaponized. https://www.oregonlive.com/tv/2016/10/jason_alexander_of_seinfeld_fa.html Though best known for his award-winning, nine year stint as the now iconic George Costanza of television's "Seinfeld," Jason Alexander has achieved international recognition for a career noted for its extraordinary diversity. This isn’t the first time a stage adaptation of the novel has eyed Broadway. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. BroadwayHD's November Lineup - A KILLER PARTY, HEDWIG, and More! "You don't just get to sit there when Jason performs." It follows Oliver and Barbara Rose, a wealthy couple seemingly happily married until Barbara asks for a divorce. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Santiago Felipe/Getty Images, Jason Alexander directing Broadway-bound adaptation of. Exclusive: Watch Megan Hilty Sing from THANKFUL: An Album for Jerad Bortz. Kristi Turnquist | The Oregonian/OregonLive, who appears with the Oregon Symphony Oct. 15-16. Back in 2014, a production was announced with Warren Adler on board to adapt his own novel. There's a lot of comedy, and a lot of personal stories that are hopefully amusing. The Cast of FAMILY TIES to Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE, Sean Hayes, Ben Stiller, Josh Groban, Andrea Martin and MORE Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Election Day Vote-A-Thon, Tim Curry and Original ROCKY HORROR Cast Members to Reunite For the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Photo Flash: Go Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala, Adam Pascal & Seth Rudetsky 11/22 8 PM ET, Patti Murin, Colin Donnell & Seth Rudetsky 11/29 8 PM ET. Producers Jay Gutterman and Cindy Gutterman were attached to that production as well. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Jason Alexander says he doesn't mind at all that he pretty much can't go out in public without someone calling him "George," or quoting lines from "Seinfeld." Alexander says he's also looking forward to "Jason Alexander Sings Broadway," the show he'll perform with the Oregon Symphony. Those who only know Alexander from his comedy work might not realize he got his professional start singing and dancing on the stage, or that he won a Tony award as best lead actor in a musical for "Jerome Robbins' Broadway," in 1989. Get breaking news coverage as events unfold. While vacationing in Miami, Mrs. Maisel’s father Abe Weissman (Tony Shalhoub) hangs out with an old friend, Asher Friedman (portrayed by Jason Alexander), who now runs a bait shop on the beach in Miami, because he was blacklisted on Broadway: “I gave the theater all I have and it sent me away,” Asher says. Julie Andrews Talks About Kissing Carol Burnett on KELLY CLARKSON, Kerry Washington Reveals How She Talks to Her Kids About Politics. Subscribe to OregonLive. Then, all hell breaks loose as the two engage in a diabolical, bitter, and funny battle to try to push the other out of their home. Jason Alexander directing Broadway-bound adaptation of The War of the Roses. "Seinfeld" touched so many people around the world, "in ways I could not imagine," Alexander says. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. ; in person at the Oregon Symphony ticket office (909 S.W. Aside from his performances on stage, screen and television, he has worked ... Manhattan Theatre Club Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017, Broadway Rewind: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Dances to Broadway. Jessie Mueller Visits Backstage LIVE- Watch Now! "I never thought I would have the career I have, I never thought I'd have the life I have, and not to denigrate my own profession, but I never thought that acting was the most important thing.". Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. "That is not my experience," Alexander says. Previews begin Aug. 28, with an official opening set for Sept. 4. Credit: